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Weather & Climate in Hilotongan, Philippines

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Hilotongan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -3 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.9°F
52% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Population Density270/sq mi
Coordinates11.1440°N, 123.6426°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.7"
89% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.72"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

346 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 150 km 19 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 136 km 11 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 108 km 9 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 123 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 132 km 8 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 125 km 10 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 126 km 7 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 118 km 10 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 131 km 33 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 126 km 10 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 135 km 37 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 98 km 30 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 120 km 12 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 142 km 16 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 116 km 73 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 124 km 10 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 104 km 25 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 100 km 33 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 108 km 33 km
Mar 1, 2020 6 km NNW of Guindapunan, Philippines M5.4 116 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

47 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 32 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 122 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 262 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 159 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 245 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 212 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 67 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 263 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 177 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 250 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 234 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 104 mph 126 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 9 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 240 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 64 km
2006 Durian Category 4 115 mph 251 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 212 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 79 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 63 mph 169 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 32 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 136 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 61 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 70 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 99 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 106 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 139 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 186 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 6.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.2 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in
September 83°F (28°C) 7.6 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in

Hilotongan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and April the driest (2.3").

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